Campaign groups are urging a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation amid ongoing violence in Gaza. Over 1,000 artists have signed a letter protesting Israel's involvement, highlighting the hypocrisy of allowing Israel to perform while banning Russia. The letter emphasizes the need for artists to refuse complicity in the face of genocide and calls for solidarity in the fight for a free Palestine. The EBU defends its decision to include Israel despite the backlash, while a UN inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide.